Thread: What's the go with VAT?

VAT is not payable on anything that is exported (same applies to GST here), although some suppliers seem to "forget" this. Most will not charge you VAT, though.

John

If the goods are being sent overseas from the UK then no VAT applies.

If the goods are going through a few hands in the UK before it gets to you, VAT may be charged (the seller has to be assured the goods are going O/S) but when you receive the goods you can claim the VAT back - there is a form you fill out to send to the relevant UK authority for the refund.

Garry

Also another thing to be aware of is that not all sellers are registered for VAT, just like you can run a business in australia and not be registered for GST, if you turnover under the required amount then registration is optional. I bought some bits from 2 different ebay sellers. Asked both about VAT, one I got an ammended invoice which was 17.5% cheaper and the other wasn't registered so I paid the price that was advertised. Most sellers apparently will just refund the amount once the items have been posted. It is to be expected that a commercial entity like a land rover parts supplier will be registered for VAT.

Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

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Sorry to Hi jack, but does the shipping cost get added to the import cost ?
Im looking to get the Ashcroft cv's for my Disco, and it all comes to just under $1000AD but shipping bumps it over.

For private imports shipping is not included.

Garry

Hi all,
I just got some parts sent from UK and found that I ended up paying VAT on items from one supplier but not the other suppliers. When I placed the order I didn't believe I was paying VAT, but on the invoice supplied with the goods it clearly shows VAT added, the total price is still the same as quoted but I was surprised. The VAT amount is only about 4 pounds so I can't be bothered claiming it back, parts were still cheaper than here, its just annoying because the supplier knew the parts were coming to OZ, maybe it was just there invoicing program that automatically adds VAT or requires the field to be filled.
Cheers Matt